Lady's Tresses

Spiranthes folsomii

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
Spiranthes
Species:
Spiranthes folsomii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Epiphyte
Height:
3-4 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jan, feb, sep, oct, nov, dec
Bloom Colors:
White

Native Range

United States: Florida

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, well-drained sandy loam
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers habitats near streams or wetlands

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Cold-moist stratification for 60 days.

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o